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EBW 562A

1957 Morris Minor 1000

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,457 mi
Last recorded8,457 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1957 Morris Minor 100042,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 562A
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1957
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 8,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 8,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 8,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 8,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 7,855 miles

brakes could do with looking at

Fail 12 Aug 2020 7,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brakes could do with looking at

Pass 16 Aug 2019 7,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 7,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,964 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 5,963 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 5,509 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 5,249 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,121 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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EBW 562A is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000 in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1957 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 42,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBW 562A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 562A registered?

EBW 562A is a 1957 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 13 May 1957.

Is EBW 562A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 562A shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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